Littleton Colorado is a large area just south and west of Denver. Its boundaries have evolved and changed many times over the years, with many areas that used to be in Littleton being split off into Centennial, Lone Tree, and Highlands Ranch. Littleton currently consists of areas in western Arapahoe County, northwestern Douglas County and southeastern Jefferson County.

Historic Old Littleton, the true City of Littleton, is only a small fraction of what many Denver Metro area residents consider Littleton. It consists primarily of residential areas, with a quaint old downtown retail and business area around the US85 (Santa Fe) and Littleton Blvd intersection. It lies generally west of Broadway, north of C470, south of Belleview, and east of the Platte River Valley.

To the west of Littleton are the small cities of Bow Mar and Columbine Valley, and to the west of those is unincorporated Jefferson County, parts of which have Littleton mailing addresses, but those are not actually part of the City of Littleton. North of Littleton are the cities of Sheridan and Englewood. The cities of Centennial and Greenwood Village are just east of Littleton.

To the south of Littleton is the western part of Highlands Ranch, in unincorporated Douglas County, as well as the Roxborough and Chatfield areas, also in unincorporated Douglas County. Homes in these areas may also have Littleton mailing addresses, but are not actually part of the City of Littleton.

Littleton Colorado Location Map

Real Estate and Homes in Littleton Colorado

Many long time homeowners, and many real estate agents, mistakenly still use Littleton in their property addresses, even though they may no longer officially considered to be Littleton. In addition, by the same long-standing tradition and usage, the US Post Office still allows Littleton addresses for some communities that are in unincorporated parts of Douglas and Jefferson Counties, that are NOT actually within the City of Littleton. This makes searching with Littleton in the city name a very problematic, and error prone, process. As a result, instead of using Littleton in the city name, it may be better to use specific zip codes in your search, as long as you know where you really want to be, and not use a city name at all!

Below is a table depicting, by zip code, some of the areas that used to be and perhaps still are, labeled as "Littleton", properly or improperly, along with their proper address. If you have any questions, or if these idiosyncrasies are just too much to handle, call me, and I will try to help you focus your search on the appropriate areas for you needs.

Zip Code

Communities / Subdivisions

Actual / USPS City in Address

80120

Old Littleton / City of Littleton. Arapahoe County.

Littleton

80121

Many, East of Broadway, West of Colorado Blvd, North of County Line, South of Arapahoe. Now part of City of Centennial, Arapahoe County.

Now in City of Centennial

80122

Southglenn, many others, East of Colorado Blvd, West of Yosemite, North of County Line, South of Arapahoe. Now part of City of Centennial, Arapahoe County.

Now in City of Centennial

80123

Many, West of Santa Fe Blvd to Kipling, North of Coal Mine. Unincorporated Jefferson County.

Littleton in Unincorporated Jefferson County

80124

Lone Tree, Fairways, several others. South of County Line Rd, east of Highlands Ranch, west of I-25. Now part of City of Lone Tree, Douglas County.

Now in City of Lone Tree

80124

Acres Green, Wildcat Ridge, Wildcat Vista, Intravest, ad a few others east of Quebac St. Unincorporated Douglas County, not part of Highlands Ranch or Lone Tree, and most will have Littleton addresses.

For the purposes of the home searches below, any home that is listed in the MetroList MLS with a city name of Littleton is included. To further refine your search, please refer to the zip code area definitions below.

Littleton Local Government

The true City of Littleton, generally known as "Old Littleton", covers only a small part of this area, primarily in zip code 80120, and within western Arapahoe County. Most of what is currently known as Littleton, due solely to USPS mailing addresses, is actually in unincorporated Jefferson County, or in unincorporated Douglas County. Areas of Littleton previously in unincorporated Arapahoe County, have since been annexed into the City of Centennial, in central Arapahoe County, and are no longer considered to be Littleton.

The information contained herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. However, Denver Home Value Realty has not independently verified the same and makes no guarantee, warranty or representation about such information. Any site plans, renderings, marketing data, pricing and other terms are subject to change at any time. Acquisitions, sales, investments and leases have important tax and legal implications. Denver Home Value Realty recommends that any party to a transaction consult their tax and legal adviser.